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I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. A great interactive book allows students to do activities like drawing parts of nature.

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This is a good activity for kids interested in the outdoors. And a lot of it can be done in your own backyard. So many activities, you may have to limit your time outdoors. A nice book to keep kids interested in what’s going on with the world around them. Take to the backyard, to the zoo, even camping to keep the kids busy. Honestly, adults will like this too. It’s always nice to have an activity to do on the weekends.

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You can't go wrong adding anything by Julia Rothman to your homeschooling day. This is the perfect GOP along to 1-3 grade science.

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You'll definitely want to write in this book! There's hours of enjoyment with tons of activities from keeping a cloud journal to origami projects and a even making a moon phase mobile. I love how the book encourages kids to get outside and OBSERVE. (A lesson many adults could use, as well.)
This one really makes learning Fun with a capital F.

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The Nature Anatomy Activity Book is the companion book Nature Anatomy by Julia Rothman, and it is fantastic. I am a huge fan of Julia Rothman's books. I love her illustrations and the information she shares. As a homeschooling family, we have all her books, and this activity book was an excellent addition to our library.
The book is filled with word puzzles, projects, quizzes, mazes, and many more engaging activities, all exploring nature.
I recommend this to any family, especially homeschooling families that incorporate nature study into their curriculum.

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Another huge win from Julia Rothman! We have all of her anatomy books, and this is a wonderful companion. Her work is so engaging and detailed, my kids will sit and look at them forever. This is great activity book full of simple and practical ideas to engage kids with nature and the world around them.

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Like any other work by Rothman, I absolutely LOVED this one. It goes along with the nature anatomy book perfectly and I loved the activities in it. I don’t think there has been a work by Julia Rothman that I haven’t just loved and found stunning, and this is no exception.

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Written as a companion to Julia Rothman's popular Nature Anatomy series, this Nature Anatomy Activity Book leads students in:
labeling parts of a tree
sequencing the stage of a frog life cycle
drawing butterflies
and much more!
Other activities include word searches, observation challenges, creating fossils and beaver dams, ... just to name a few.

This activity book is illustrated in the same style of the original Nature Anatomy and makes for a great addition piece. It would be a wonderful companion to any homeschool nature study or for those days when the weather keeps kids inside. This activity book appeals to those middle elementary years, and would make a great addition to any homeschool or on the go learning.

*Disclaimer: I recieved a free e-copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This activity book is making me excited for next summer already. I can't wait to give it to my niece for when we go to the cabin.

The activities are fun and different. I look forward to making the stages of the mood, and the diaries are just geniuses.

Any child (or 40 year old woman apparently) that love nature and science will love this activity book.

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Julia Rothman's Nature Anatomy Activity Book is a fun, accurate, well written, and illustrated activity book for kids by Julia Rothman. Due out 12th Sept 2023 from Hachette on their Storey imprint, it's 64 pages and will be available in paperback format.

There are a number of different activities, and it's gratifying to see that the author has managed to make them *fun* and appealing for everyone and at the same time, basing them on actual scientific methods and observation. Kids (and facilitators) are invited to observe, count, and learn about wildlife and nature and record those observations. There are also word puzzles like scrambles and crosswords. Each page is illustrated in color.

Five stars. Due to the nature of activity books (being written in and *used*), it's not appropriate for library acquisition. Classroom use (for which it's certainly appropriate) would require a copy for each child. This would make a great purchase for home use.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

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Book Review: Julia Rothman’s Nature Anatomy Activity Book

Summary:
Julia Rothman’s Nature Anatomy Activity Book is the perfect companion to her acclaimed book, Nature Anatomy. In this activity book, Rothman provides on-the-page creativity and learning activities for kids of all ages. The book is filled with matching challenges, word searches, drawing exercises, diary pages, and observational challenges, all designed to engage young readers with the natural world. With her original illustrations, Rothman’s activity pages offer dozens of fun challenges, from labeling the parts of a tree to creating a cloud diary, designing an original spider web, and learning to draw butterflies. This book is sure to pique the curiosity and creativity of kids of all ages.

Thoughts:
First off, let’s talk about the cover. Julia Rothman’s Nature Anatomy Activity Book has a captivating and visually appealing cover that immediately draws you in. Rothman’s artistic style shines through, making it clear that this book is going to be a treat for the eyes.

As a fan of Rothman’s previous works, I was excited to dive into this activity book, and I was not disappointed. The activities are colorful, engaging, and easy to follow, making them accessible to kids of all ages. Even as a middle-aged reviewer, I found myself wanting to join in on the fun and create my own fossils.

One of the standout features of this activity book is its ability to seamlessly complement Rothman’s Nature Anatomy book. While the activity book can certainly be enjoyed on its own, it truly shines when used alongside the original book. The activities in the activity book reinforce the knowledge and concepts presented in Nature Anatomy, allowing young readers to further explore and engage with the natural world.

The variety of activities in this book is impressive. From matching challenges and word searches to drawing exercises and diary pages, there is something for everyone. The inclusion of observational challenges adds an interactive element that encourages readers to step outside, observe nature firsthand, and apply what they have learned.

Overall, Julia Rothman’s Nature Anatomy Activity Book is a delightful and educational resource for kids. It successfully combines creativity and learning in a way that is both fun and informative. Whether used independently or alongside the original Nature Anatomy book, this activity book is sure to captivate young readers and nurture their curiosity about the natural world.

I give Julia Rothman’s Nature Anatomy Activity Book a 5 out of 5 stars rating. It deserves full marks for its engaging activities, beautiful illustrations, and seamless integration with the original Nature Anatomy book. This activity book is a must-have for parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to inspire a love for nature in children. So go ahead, grab a pencil, and get ready to embark on a journey of discovery with Julia Rothman’s Nature Anatomy Activity Book!

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I own and love other books by this wonderful author and illustrator, so I was delighted to see this new title.
This would make a great gift for nature loving kids.

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As a homeschool mom I love this series and this book was no exception! We will definitely be purchasing this activity book for our homeschool year this year! It is full of fun activities related to nature and my kids were having a blast looking through it with me online! This is great for getting your kids outside anytime of the year and off screens! It will give you plenty ideas to do with your kids when you are outdoors exploring nature.

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This is an excellent resource for any science teacher or home schooler of early middle school or late elementary school 4-7th grade depending). I love the art and the activities and I will be purchasing a full copy in order to take advantage of them.

I would use this in conjunction with other experiments, worksheets, and readings and be very happy with it as a supplemental activity. I am home schooling my son, who is a preschooler and some of it can even be used with him if he has help (such as from my 12 year old daughter) I intend to use it with them both.

I received my copy from Net Galley in order to read and review.

This is the first Julia Rothman book I have had the pleasure of viewing, but based on it, I would recommend more.

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As always Julia Rothman can do no wrong. She has the most incredible nature/reference books and her activity books are equally as beautiful and brilliant.

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This Nature Anatomy Activity Book is every homeschool educator’s dream! It is the perfect companion to our daily nature studies. We absolutely will purchase this to pair with our nature journals. The illustrations are inviting to both adults and children alike. The activities engage my children, as young as five! We move a lot as a family and I appreciate that this is a book we will continue to use as we make our way from home to home in our education journey. This book is perfect for any scouts, homeschool group, and any children/adult who simply desire to connect with the natural world around him or her!

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What a lovely activity book for the younger explorer - nice mix of outdoor activities and puzzles for those rainy days. Great to pack for a holiday trip.

Full review to follow on my blog

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I love this book. Though it is not particularly informative as it is a companion book to another series of book by the same author, the activities in the book are easy for children to do and very engaging. It is in my pre-order list already on Amazon.

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This is the book I would have wanted to read asca kid.
Well researched, easy to follow,,informative
Highly recommended
Many thanks to the publisher, all opinions are mine

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This is quite a book with fun challenges, puzzles and lot more drawings. This activity book is full of collection of knowledge for early middle-graders and this surely a book to keep updates on the subject.

Loved the creativity.

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